Can AP Credits Save You Money on College Tuition?
Apr 17, 2025
Will you be taking AP exams this year?
If you have the opportunity to do so, we would highly recommend it. Many universities offer college credit for students who score well on AP exams, but few students take advantage of these opportunities.
Public universities tend to be more lenient in granting credit, but even highly selective universities offer AP credit. Some students can graduate in three years instead of four years or skip certain graduation course requirements.
Because of her AP credits, one student saved $60,000+ by skipping a year at the University of Southern California.
The College Board has an excellent search tool to help you determine how many credits you can get at a certain university for scoring well on an AP exam. Some universities require a minimum score of 3 to get credit, whereas others require a score of 4 or 5.
Considering the high cost of tuition at universities, it is worth the effort to study well for AP exams. You could end up saving thousands of dollars in tuition!
